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Jersey City, NJ · standard

ZIP Code 07307

Hudson County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

43,812
7,568/sq mi
$83,297
Median income
$582,600
Median home value
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jersey City pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
7,568
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07307 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 07307 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, with 43,812 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 7,568 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 07307 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,297 (32% below the New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $50,018. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. Housing costs here run $582,600 for a typical home value (13% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,780 a month; 35.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 07307, plus 6 more within Hudson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 07307

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jersey City, NJ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07307.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07307, Jersey City, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

43,812

Population

5.8

Area (sq mi)

7,568

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 07307?

36.6

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

41.9%

Foreign-Born

White 33.2%
African American 6.1%
Asian 24.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$83,297

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$50,018

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

35.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07307 ranks nationally

Jersey City, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,297 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,260

Total Housing Units

17,557

Occupied Units

1,703

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.6%
Renter 64.4%

$582,600

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,780

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

587

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+487%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 07307 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +487% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 424
2021 +2.0% 432
2022 +16.7% 505
2023 +16.6% 588
2024 -0.2% 587

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 564 business establishments in ZIP 07307, employing approximately 5,550 people with a combined annual payroll of $238,810,000.

564

Businesses

5,550

Employees

$238.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 113 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 79 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 70 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 58 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 42 7.5%
Construction 38 6.7%
Wholesale trade 21 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 3.5%
Finance and insurance 12 2.1%
Manufacturing 10 1.8%
Educational services 10 1.8%
Information 8 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 07307 vs 07030 →

ZIP 07307 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07307 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07307 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 07307 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
07030 Hoboken, NJ 50,005 1.3 mi
07306 Jersey City, NJ 52,669 1.4 mi
07094 Secaucus, NJ 16,264 2.1 mi
07310 Jersey City, NJ 12,838 1.8 mi
07087 Union City, NJ 66,515 1.7 mi
07302 Jersey City, NJ 36,352 2.3 mi
07086 Weehawken, NJ 12,554 2.2 mi
07304 Jersey City, NJ 41,233 2.6 mi
07311 Jersey City, NJ 522 2.6 mi
10199 New York, NY 9 3.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hudson County

07087 standard
Union City, NJ
Pop: 66,515
07002 standard
Bayonne, NJ
Pop: 63,031
07093 standard
West New York, NJ
Pop: 60,884
07047 standard
North Bergen, NJ
Pop: 60,773
07305 standard
Jersey City, NJ
Pop: 60,104
07306 standard
Jersey City, NJ
Pop: 52,669

Related Areas

Hudson County Jersey City, NJ New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 07307 in? ▼
ZIP code 07307 (Jersey City) is located in Hudson County, New Jersey. Hudson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hudson-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07307? ▼
ZIP code 07307 in Jersey City, NJ has a population of 43,812 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07307? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 07307 is $83,297, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07307? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 07307 is $582,600, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07307? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 07307 is White at 33.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07307? ▼
ZIP code 07307 has 564 business establishments employing approximately 5,550 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07307? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07307 are: Retail trade (113), Accommodation and food services (79), Other services (except public administration) (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07307? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07307 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 487%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07307? ▼
In ZIP code 07307, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07307? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07307 is 35.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07307? ▼
In ZIP code 07307, approximately 35.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07307? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07307 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.